Collegiate Discussion Meet
The American Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet contest is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each college-age participant. This competition is evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information on a pre-determined topic. The judges are looking for the contestant that offers constructive criticism, cooperation, and communication while analyzing agricultural problems and developing solutions. To find out more information about the Collegiate Discussion Meet competition click below.
Congratulations Kelli Rovey (pictured above) and Jared Biciolis (not shown) Good Luck in Grand Rapids at the YF&R Collegiate Discussion Meet.
2012 Collegiate Discussion Meet Application
Videos of past AFBF Discussion Meet Contests can be viewed by clicking one of the links below:
2011 Collegiate Final Four Discussion Meet
2009 YF&R Final Four Discussion Meet
Discussion Meet Training Call Information
Call Information: All calls will use the following toll free number and passcode: Toll Free Number: 1-888-537-7715 Participant Passcode: 96519540 #
The Arizona Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner will receive:
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$250 Cash Prize
- Expense paid trip to the 2011 National Contest in Grand Rapids, MI!
The American Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner will receive:
Prizes are sponsored by the CHS Foundation:
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The winner receives a $2,500 scholarship.
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The three finalists receive $1,000 scholarships.
- Each participant will receive a $250 scholarship.
To help prepare competitors for state and national discussion meets, AFBF will be hosting a series of conference calls this fall. Each call will be one hour in length and will include a speaker that is an industry expert on one of the five discussion meet questions for the 2012 YF&R Discussion Meet in Honolulu, HI and the 2012 YF&R Collegiate Discussion Meet in Grand Rapids, MI. There will also be ample time for questions and answers during the calls.
Any interested individuals are encouraged to join the calls for any or all dates scheduled. Reminders including question and speaker information, handouts and call-in information will be sent to coordinators one week prior to each call. Each call will be recorded and available on SILO and in this file after the training calls have all been completed.
Training Call Schedule:
• Tuesday, August 30, 2011: 8:00pm EST
• Tuesday, September 13, 2011: 8:00pm EST
• Tuesday, September 27, 2011: 8:00pm EST
• Tuesday, October 11, 2011: 8:00pm EST
• Tuesday, October 25, 2011: 8:00pm EST
